India downgrades ties, closes main border with Pakistan after attack on tourists in Kashmir

Following the deadly attack by militants in Kashmir which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, India has announced it would take diplomatic and security measures against Pakistan.

Those measures include the closure of a main border crossing, the downgrading of ties, and suspension of a water treaty.

On Tuesday, gunmen opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam, a popular tourist site in Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring dozens.

In response, India has downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing agreement established in 1960.

Additionally, India has closed its main border with Pakistan and expelled Pakistani military advisers from New Delhi.

India's Defense Minister promised a "very loud response" to the perpetrators.

Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack and expressed concern over the loss of life, calling for a National Security Council meeting to discuss the situation.